diff --git a/.github/workflows/benches.yml b/.github/workflows/benches.yml
index c602aea6..4d0bd87f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/benches.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/benches.yml
@@ -6,14 +6,11 @@ on:
       - ".github/workflows/benches.yml"
       - "benches/**"
 
-defaults:
-  run:
-    working-directory: ./benches
-
 jobs:
   benches:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
+      - working-directory: ./benches
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@master
         with: